{"product_id":"the-guide-to-basic-cover-letter-writing-paperback","title":"The Guide to Basic Cover Letter Writing - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePublic Library Association\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eVGM Career Books\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updated guide covers new information on electronic resumes\/cover letters, and the proper use of e-mail addresses and correspondence, and highlights the knowledge of and comfort with new technologies, as well as basic online job search strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\" Job search tip #1\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Make your cover letter count! \" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile you may spend days perfecting your resume, remember it's the cover letter that gets read first, and it has the potential to put you either over the top or in the discard pile. Don't sell yourself short with a hurried, generic letter that makes your resume do the brunt of the work of impressing your future employer. Follow the advice in the PLA's revised \"Guide to Basic Cover Letter Writing \"to devise a document that skillfully complements your resume and, in the space of 8-1\/2 x 11 inches, establishes you as a must-see interviewee. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're changing careers, re-entering the job market, or looking for your first job, this comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide will show you how to: Create a cover letter that highlights the experience and training that make you the ideal job candidate Draw from dozens of sample letters for all types of positions to construct a template that works for your needs Showcase your style and personality in a way the strict format of a resume doesn't allow for Grab the reader at first glance with professional quality proofreading, formatting, and printing Keep your name on the short hiring list with polished post-interview follow-up correspondence Take advantage of technology with electronic submissions and online job search strategies \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn today's competitive job market, the importance of a clear, concise, carefully crafted cover letter is more important than ever before. Get it right and get the job with the help of \"The Guide to Basic Cover Letter Writing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 10.86 x 8.54 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 05, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52488539799859,"sku":"9780071405904","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/b8Q4O2ch1n9780071405904.webp?v=1759881189","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-guide-to-basic-cover-letter-writing-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}